toning down
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Which is an argument for toning down the trash talk in online group chats where you can’t read expressions or read the room.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Are coaches at the World Cup reacting to Collina's warnings and toning down their tactics.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Has he evolved since or is he simply toning down his language?
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2024
That means toning down ideology and emphasizing pragmatic ways to cooperate.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
“More than okay,” I say, toning down my excitement so I sound professional.
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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